The step and brilliant cut types are the two main ones you’ll come across when searching for a diamond. Here are the diamond cuts within these two categories.
Popular Step Cut Diamonds
Step cut diamonds (Bagutte, Smeraldo, Carre, and Asscher cut)
Step cuts are defined by long, open facets arranged parallel to each other. These are typically placed in a step-like fashion, graduating from the table (the large, flat facet at the top) of the diamond. Step cut diamonds are either square or rectangular in shape but may have truncated edges.